All tagged local court
What is a Conditional Release Order?
A Conditional Release Order is one of the more lenient sentencing outcomes a Court can impose if you are found guilty of an offence. We take a look at what it is, what conditions can be imposed and what happens if you breach a CRO.
What is a section 14 application?
A section 14 application is an application made in the Local Court by a person who is suffering from a mental health impairment or a cognitive impairment, to be diverted away from the criminal justice system and into mental health care. Read on to find out more about section 14 applications.
New affirmative consent laws in NSW
NSW has become the first state in Australia to introduce affirmative consent laws that require a person to do or say something to confirm consent by another person to a sexual act. In this article we break down what the new legislative changes are and how things are changed for sexual assault prosecutions.
Committal proceedings
You’ve been charged with an indictable offence. Where to from here? When you’ve been charged with an indictable offence in NSW, the first stage in the matter is the committal process. The committal process happens in the Local Court before your matter is sent to the District or Supreme Courts for trial or sentence. Read on here to find out more about each step in the process.
High range drink driving / high range PCA
Drink driving is one of the most common offences sentenced in in the Local Court in NSW. There is a Guideline Judgment which gives guidance about what makes out a typical case and what sentencing options are available. Read on here to find out more.
Penalties and sentences in NSW
There are many different penalties and sentences that magistrates and judges in NSW can impose, and the ultimate outcome depends on a lot of different factors including, what kind of offence the court is sentencing for, the particular circumstances of the matter, and the personal circumstances of the person before the court. In this article, we take a look at the penalties and sentences that the courts can impose.
Has your son or daughter been charged with a crime?
Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z – whichever generation you fall into, it’s clear that more and more parents are helping out their children well after they reach 18. As well as representing young people under the age of 18, our style and approach fits well with families looking for a more collaborative and inclusive approach to navigating through the criminal justice system. How do we achieve this collaborative approach? Read on here to find out more.
Going to court for your criminal matter - FAQs
Going to court for the first time can be a daunting and nerve-racking time. Here are some answers to questions we are commonly asked.
Summary matters in the Local Court - what's the process?
So you or a friend or family member has been charged with an offence – where to from here? Read on to find out what happens in the Local Court. Navigating the court process is not always easy or straight forward. Let us know if we can help you.
What do you know about common assault?
The offence of common assault is amongst the most common offences that come before the local court. The offence covers a wide range of different behaviours. The courts look at common assault offences very seriously. Always get legal advice before making a decision about what you will do in court. Read on to find out more…
Our fixed fee approach to drink driving, drug possession and other local court matters
Being charged with a criminal offence can be a very stressful time. For many people, there is also the financial worry about how much it will cost to have a highly experienced and reliable criminal lawyer represent you. That’s where Kingston Fox Lawyers comes in. We believe that offering our clients a fixed fee eliminates some of that undue stress. Why? Because gives you more certainty, at the beginning of your matter, about how much it will cost you to hire an experienced and reliable criminal defence lawyer.
The do's and don'ts of character references
Courts see character references in a large proportion of matters. For that reason, it is important to put forward a reference that has impact and is meaningful to the court.